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Brief Summary

Biology

Elliot's pheasant is an omnivore, and its diet changes with the season. It feeds on plants, buds, seeds, fruits, stems and grains as well as insects and eggs (5). The breeding system of this pheasant is termed 'polygynous', meaning that one male pairs with more than one female, in this species a male typically has two or three mates. The males take no part in nest construction, incubation or care of the chicks. Females lay their eggs between mid-March and late May, with four to twelve eggs per clutch, although average clutch sizes tend to be five to eight eggs (5).